The developer submitted a new application for low-rise bollard-style lighting to replace the "Wembley Stadium" style floodlights that have made neighbours' lives a "misery" - it was granted permission by SHBC in May.

The floodlights were originally installed without permission and kept running even after an enforcement notice against them was served by the council in November 2017.

Costa Coffee's floodlights will finally be removed by August 13 (Image: Bagshot Matters)

Chris Hamilton, of the residents' association Bagshot Matters, said: "With a date now set for the replacement of the floodlights with low-level light posts, there is finally dark at the end of the tunnel.

"Neighbours have waited a very long time for this, and are looking forward to getting their privacy back.